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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed

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Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $93,250/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$57,870$172,110

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +2.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 1,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
WritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionScienceMonitoringCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesActive LearningActive ListeningInstructing
Top knowledge areas
ChemistryEnglish LanguageMathematicsEducation and TrainingBiologyPhysicsEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics
Core tasks

• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.

• Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.

• Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.

• Supervise students' laboratory work.

• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?

The median pay for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is $93,250 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?

Employment for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is projected to change +2.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?

Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?

About 1,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.